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Vietnamese Husband and Wife Cake (Bánh Xu Xê)

Updated on February 24, 2025February 9, 2025Leave a Comment

Vietnamese Husband and Wife Cake (Bánh Xu Xê) is a chewy, sweet tapioca dessert with a creamy mung bean filling, symbolising love and unity in Vietnamese traditions.

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Vietnamese Prawn Noodle Soup (Bún Tôm Khô)

Updated on May 25, 2025February 8, 2025Leave a Comment

A comforting Vietnamese Prawn Noodle Soup with a light yet flavourful broth, tender prawn and pork meatballs, fried tofu and fresh king prawns. Perfect for chilly days!

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Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad (Bún Bò Nam Bộ)

Updated on February 7, 2025February 7, 2025Leave a Comment

A vibrant Vietnamese noodle salad featuring tender lemongrass beef, crisp vegetables and silky noodles, all brought together with a sweet, tangy dipping sauce dressing. Topped with crunchy peanuts and crispy shallots for the perfect bite!

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Hanoi Steamed Rice Rolls (Bánh Cuốn Hà Nội)

Updated on January 11, 2026February 6, 2025Leave a Comment

Hanoi Steamed Rice Rolls (Bánh Cuốn Hà Nội) are delicate, silky rice sheets filled with savoury pork mince and mushrooms, topped with crispy fried shallots and served with a fragrant fish sauce dipping sauce. Traditionally made using a steamer, this easy recipe uses a non-stick pan to achieve the same soft, translucent texture at home.

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Hanoi Cinnamon Pork Sausage (Chả Quế Hà Nội)

Updated on February 5, 2025February 5, 2025Leave a Comment

Hanoi Cinnamon Pork Sausage (Chả Quế Hà Nội) is a fragrant, bouncy, oven-baked sausage infused with cinnamon. Perfect for Bánh Mì, Bánh Cuốn or as a snack, it’s easy to make at home with simple ingredients!

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Pandan Sticky Rice with Mango (Xôi Xoài Lá Dứa)

Updated on February 14, 2025February 4, 2025Leave a Comment

Pandan Sticky Rice with Mango (Xôi Xoài Lá Dừa) is a fragrant Vietnamese dessert featuring pandan-infused sticky rice, fresh mango and creamy coconut dressing – perfect for special occasions or a refreshing treat.

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Steamed Soy Sauce Chicken (Gà Hấp Xì Dầu)

Updated on February 3, 2025February 3, 2025Leave a Comment

Steamed Soy Chicken (Gà Hấp Xì Dầu) – Juicy, tender chicken infused with rich soy-based marinade, steamed to perfection for a simple yet comforting meal. Perfect with warm rice and greens!

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Valentine’s Pavlova with Fresh Berries – Love at First Bite!

Updated on June 22, 2025February 1, 20252 Comments

This Valentine’s Pavlova is a stunning heart-shaped dessert with a crisp meringue shell, a soft marshmallowy centre and a luscious topping of whipped cream and fresh berries. Light, airy and effortlessly elegant, it’s the perfect sweet treat to share with your loved ones on Valentine’s Day!

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Vietnamese Chicken Pho Salad (Phở Gà Trộn)

Updated on February 1, 2025February 1, 20252 Comments

Vietnamese Chicken Pho Salad (Phở Gà Trộn) is a fresh and flavourful twist on traditional Phở, featuring rice noodles tossed with shredded boiled chicken, crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs. Dressed in a sweet, sour and savoury sauce, then topped with crispy fried onions and crushed peanuts, this vibrant salad is a perfect light meal or a delicious way to use up leftover chicken.

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Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Sandwich (Bánh Dày Giò)

Updated on February 24, 2025January 30, 2025Leave a Comment

Vietnamese Glutinous Rice Sandwich (Bánh Dày Giò) is a traditional dish made from soft, chewy glutinous rice cakes paired with savoury Vietnamese Pork Sausage (Giò Lụa). Traditionally eaten during Tết (Lunar New Year), this dish symbolises the sky in traditional Vietnamese culture. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, Bánh Dày Giò is best enjoyed fresh, with its perfect balance of texture and flavour.

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